Guscott's predictions

By Jeremy Guscott BBC Sport rugby union expert

(All fixtures are to be played on 30 October - 1 November)

FRIDAY

Sale v Gloucester

Verdict: Sale by six to nine points.

Report: Sale 28-23 Gloucester

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SATURDAY

Bath v Saracens

Verdict: If I was a betting man I'd give Bath a seven point start.

Report: Bath 11-12 Saracens

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Harlequins v London Irish

Verdict: I'd give Irish a three to five point start.

Report: Harlequins 9-9 London Irish

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Leicester v Northampton

Verdict: I'd give Leicester a five to seven point start.

Report: Leicester 29-15 Northampton

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SUNDAY

Newcastle v Worcester

Verdict: Newcastle by seven to 10 points.

Report: Newcastle 14-3 Worcester

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Wasps v Leeds

Verdict: I'd give Wasps a 10 point start.

Report: Wasps 9-15 Leeds

Jeremy Guscott was talking to BBC Sport's James Standley